The People of the State of New York Ex Rel. Edward C. Stearns, Respondents v. William Marr, as President of…

Summary

The Court of Appeals affirmed the contempt convictions of several union members for willfully violating a temporary injunction restraining threats and intimidation, holding that personal service of the injunction is not required and that non‑parties with knowledge may be punished. It also held that costs may not be awarded in a criminal contempt proceeding and ordered the lower court to strike the costs award.